Plan your visit
Getting here
50.89613, -1.70026
Best for
6 activitiesDog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Wildlife
Good match
Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds
Waterside walks
Good match
Reservoir — waterside public access
Mountain biking
Good match
Named MTB route nearby: Fritham Off Road Cycle Trail
Cycling
Moderate match
Named cycling route nearby: New Forest Cycle Routes
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Reservoir — waterside day out
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km▾
A Short Stroll Around Hightown, SW HantsWalking route1.9 km▾
A short walk around NT's smallest heathland site in the New Forest. Experience a mosaic of habitats; grazed lawns, ancient woods & wander off route to discover hidden wetlands. Gravel & grass paths. Flat with no steps or stiles.
A Walk to the Huff Duff, SW HantsWalking route6.9 km▾
Descend to the wooded valley at Dockens Water & cross the stream to Rockford Common. See carnivourous sundews & mosses in wet heath & bog. Enjoy views at Ibsley Common (an area full of military history) & visit the Huff Duff (an old directional station).
The Jubilee TrailWalking route1.6 km▾
The Deer Watch TrailWalking route800 m▾
🚴Cycling
v3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National BywayCycling route▾
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
🚵Mountain biking
v1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
About this reservoir
Broomy is a reservoir managed by Forestry England within their forest estate. Managed by Forestry England, the site is actively maintained for recreation and conservation.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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